And then for my favourite bit, hands were popped into electric heated mitts for five to 10 minutes.

The deliciously soothing heat helps to open pores for maximum moisturising.

After 10 minutes of heavenly heat, Maxine then removed all the lotions and potions with flannel mitts.

Polish was then applied – first a clear base coat, followed by two coats of colour, my choice being a hot pink Tutti-Frutti shade from Jessica. Maxine finished off with a clear top coat.

Nails looked perfectly groomed and skin felt super-hydrated by the end of the 45-minute treatment.

Spa manicure, £25, lasts 45 minutes.

Book either a spa manicure, £25, or spa pedicure, £30, at Saks at David Lloyd, Gosforth, and receive free mini Jessica nail polish, worth £6.

The offer runs until the end of July.

Saks Hair & Beauty, David Lloyd Club, Castle Farm Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle. Tel: (0191) 284-7900. www.saks.co.uk